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Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce 6/7' h B&B

Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce 6/7' h B&B

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Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue' Information Page
Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue'

Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue'

Description

Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue', commonly known as Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce, is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer with striking silvery-blue needles. Its dense, pyramidal form makes it a popular choice for ornamental landscapes and gardens. This cultivar is prized for its vibrant color and manageable size, making it suitable for smaller spaces.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as a focal point in rock gardens. Its compact size also makes it suitable for container gardening and urban landscapes. It can be used as a living Christmas tree or for year-round interest in the garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical NameBotanical Name: Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue'
  • Common NameCommon Name: Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Size & GrowthSize & Growth: Typically reaches 10-15 feet in height and 6-10 feet in width
  • Hardiness ZonesHardiness Zones: 2-8
  • Foliage TypeFoliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom TimeBloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth RateGrowth Rate: Slow
  • Light RequirementsLight Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts PollinatorsAttracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor FriendlyIndoor Friendly: No
  • Container FriendlyContainer Friendly: Yes
  • Deer ResistantDeer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet WarningPet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • FragrantFragrant: No
  • Cut FlowerCut Flower: No
  • Grows Well WithGrows Well With: Junipers, other conifers

Care Tips

  • Planting InstructionsPlanting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun exposure
  • Soil MoistureSoil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil TypeSoil Type: Prefers sandy, loamy, or clay soils
  • HumidityHumidity: Tolerates low humidity
  • Pruning InstructionsPruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter CareWinter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting DepthPlanting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • FertilizationFertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Special CareSpecial Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent needle desiccation
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